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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
4
The Akron Democrat reprints a progressive citizen letter urging no Memorial Day relaxation for reverence and public observance. It argues bread and circuses erode patriotism, calls for inclusive celebrations, and proposes community planning of memorial events with veterans, parks, and concerts to honor the dead.
New York billionaire broker James R. Keene, famed Wall Street figure and Republican, expresses blunt views to a New York reporter before a trip abroad. He defends his opinions as a critique of current government and says orthodox Republican papers misread him.
Columbus investors led by Le YD YorkHy S praneea and J E Lowes filed an application with the State Canal Commission for leasing the banks of the Ohio Canal from Columbus to Portsmouth and the Miami and Erie Canal from Toledo to Cincinnati for electric railroad use. If approved a company with at least 3 million dollars in capital will be formed and work begun promptly, securing the canal banks, towpath embankments, and all usable sections without hindering navigation.
Haniel Graves a laborer from Baughman township Wayne county fled a bankruptcy petition to avoid a $5,000 breach of promise verdict. He alleges Mrs. Viunks of Wooster won the judgment in 1885 and that half of the amount goes to her attorneys with the rest to her daughter Meyricy Frinks. Graves claims he has no assets and offers a counter claim against the court.
Militant Dancing Academy hosts an advanced class tonight at George Auditorium. Instructors lead a focused session on precision footwork and interpretation. Participants are urged to arrive early for warmups and registration.
Margaret Cowelin Stewart Sherman, born 1828, widow of John Sherman, former congressman, died after a paralytic stroke Sunday evening in Mansfeld. She trained at Granville Female College and Palapaco Institute, married to John Sherman in 1848, and the couple lived a public life with shared professional endeavors.
Thousands of delegates and friends gather for the Obia Binlay school convention in Akron where local hospitality is praised. The piece notes prominent figures delaying vacations to ease the Sheri strike impact and mentions plans for a new Democratic paper by W. Heaver in Ohlineko with a debut on the fourth.
An Akron man testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney and back pain after years of suffering. He praises the treatment and urges others to try the remedy sold by Lamparter Co and Poster-Auburn Co of Buffalo.
An incomplete wartime era clippings style note mentions Mr Sherman returning from Washington, a fear for his survival, Mrs Sherman's health and references to kidney issues. Names listed include J. M. Laifer, J. Lamparter & Co, A. Warner.
In Urbana Ohio on June 5 a Common Pleas jury before Judge Kumler awarded $5,000 to the executor of Chick Mitchell estate for a mob lynching. The trial offered brief testimony and few witnesses, with the jury swiftly finding for the county and the case heading to the United States Supreme Court. Mitchell was hanged three years ago tonight.
Miss Mando Dickens of Parsons Kas writes that eight years of asthma yielded severe attacks last year. After starting Foley's Honey and Tar she experienced immediate relief and never failed to improve. Signed by J M Laffer J Lamparter Co and A.
Canton News-Democrat reports officials deny Akron plans, saying the president and Mrs McKinley will stay in Canton all month and not visit Akron. Citizens fear disruption during the Fourth of July celebrations as the nation’s leaders remain local.
Try Allen's Foot-Base a powder to shake into shoes for swollen nervous hot feet and tired walking It cools feet reduces sweating and bunions and gives rest and comfort Sold by Bold Dialdeologists and shops everywhere Address LeRoy New York June 8 John Olweted LeWyield
A communication from Peoples Telephone Company describes placing ten phones and a city switchboard for municipal use, detailing the proposed technical setup and intended public benefits.
A fragment notes that the Board of City Commissioners referred a matter to the Fire and Water committee on Tuesday morning. It states the company is ready to place the city phones and switchboard as soon as the board decides. Also mentions Marquis George, piano tuner at the Empire, and an advanced class tonight.
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